LIFE IS VERY SIMPLE AND BEAUTIFUL; it is the human ego that makes it complicated and vile.

LIFE IS VERY SIMPLE AND BEAUTIFUL; it is the human ego that makes it complicated and vile. There is no need at all to fall into sorrow; let a person simply be pure, let him be far from sins! Let him keep free of arrogance and lack of perception; let him go far from envy and lies; let him be delivered from backbiting and talebearing! Know yourself, leave others alone, avoid talking to and befriending all sorts of people, cherish those dear to you, be loyal, be patient, smile, walk lightly, do not miss your acts of worship, do not compare your life with others, be content with what you have, keep busy with useful work — it is all very simple; isn’t it something everyone can do? Life is very simple and beautiful; let us live simply, and then we will have lived beautifully, insha Allah! Do not think about strength and power, fame and glory, don’t torment yourself, hey! Make dua for your provision — this too is a means taken for provision. Recite the Waqi’ah — this too is a great means! Put these means into practice, and zeal will come for the rest too; why would you throw yourself into fire and into the ditch for the sake of provision? Giving provision is God’s work; would you snatch what He has not given? Would you throw back what He has given? Be thankful for what you have, that’s all. Why would you torment yourself over provision, eh! You do your own work, do the work of a servant, my dear.